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Palantir

Asked by Charlie DewhirstConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 29 April 2026UIN 128585

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant of 17 March 2026, to Question 118785, on Palantir, for what reason no formal record of the meeting was produced.

Answered by Luke Pollard

The visit was part of the Prime Minister's trip to Washington. During this visit the Prime Minister listened to a short presentation about Palantir’s work, followed by a tour of the premises and an introduction to members of staff.

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